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Volume 81 JUNE 2021 Number 5 Dave Predeek and the Pisgah Native Plant Nursery Joanna Alexander In This Issue ave Predeek opened all the doors of the extensive nursery operation to Dave Predeek/Pisgah Nursery 1 D fellow Obsidians on a fine, cool May morning. Twenty-six straight years of volun- Shiny Geranium 2 teering have passed since Dave started in 1995, when the Native Plant Nursery occu- Willamalane/Obsidian Hiking 3 pied only the 25' x 25' former vegetable garden of the Kienzle farmhouse. The visit Oregon’s Best Views 3 began in the North Trailhead parking lot, where Dave showed native plants installed by the nursery in planters built by Lane County—deer had browsed on the tips of the Personal First Aid Kits 4 young shrubs. We then entered the new winding trail that parallels the river toward the Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Trip 4 nursery, where Dave pointed out cow parsnips, meadow rue, choke cherry, wild cucum- Macduff Mountain Anniversary 5 ber (beware—fatal if consumed as tea!), fringecup, snowberry, osoberry, ninebark, Summer Solstice/Pisgah Pedestal 6 Pacific waterleaf, and delphinium finishing their cobalt blue blossoming. Backpacks & Car Camps 7 Entering the large field where once loud Trip Reports 8–17 gatherings wounded the ears of protesting May Board Notes 18 neighbors, Dave pointed out an unusual Calendar 19 coyote brush shrub standing alone in the field. New Members 19 Tie Trail Closures 19 Approaching the nursery, enclosed in a high fence to keep deer out, violet-green Photo of the Month 20 swallows and hummingbirds sang and swooped. The fenceposts are topped with

swallow boxes. First stop was the green- Dates to Remember house where seedlings are started. Dave has brought a crop of tiger and Cascade lilies to July 2 Bulletin Deadline maturity from seed, requiring five years of July 7 Board Meeting nurturing. We next met April, assistant nursery manager, and saw the refrigerated room for storing masses of collected seeds,

all organized on shelves. The nursery makes

a bit of income from seed and plant sales, Current event schedules at: but most of its operating expenses are sup- www.obsidians.org ported by grants and donations.

Mieko Aoki, the nursery director, greet- he deadline for Bulletin ed us as we visited the outdoor beds, ar- T submissions for the ranged in orderly squares, each for a single July/August issue will be species, with paths in between. Grasses, Dave Predeek. Photo by Peg Straub Friday, July 2. The Bulletin sedges, rushes, Oregon sunshine coming will not be published in into its yellow glory, wild irises, those lilies of Dave’s, thick with buds, orange colum- August. bine in full array, checkermallow, mule’s ears, houndstongue, and many lesser-known natives, including a native plants raspberry, greeted us in the orderly well-tended squares. One area had potted natives ready for pickup in the online spring plant sale, with a few still awaiting buyers. While you may not have been able to participate in Dave’s tour, if you visit the Mt. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram: Pisgah area, you will see the results of his twenty-six years of volunteering. The next www.facebook.com/theobsidians time you are there, walking the trails, admiring the blooming balsamroot or noticing the oak savannah where invasive blackberries and scotch broom have been removed, think @Eugene_obsidians of Dave Predeek; be grateful that through his and many other volunteers’ efforts, this special area is being restored and protected. (Continued on page 2)

OBSIDIANS, INC Shiny P.O. Box 51510, Eugene, OR 97405 Website: www.obsidians.org

Geranium Officers & Board of Directors Joanna Alexander & Kay Coots Maryanne Reiter, President Conservation/SciEd Committee Dave Cooper, Vice President Denise Rubenstein, Secretary ost of us have seen them. Those Stewart Hoeg, Treasurer M that have no idea what they are may Denise Bean, Marci Hansen, think What a pretty little flower Dave Hawkins, Laura Osinga while those in the know may be thinking Jorry Rolfe, Lyndell Wilken OH NO, shiny geranium! A native of Board meetings are held at 6:00 pm the first Eurasia, Geranium lucidum (also known as Wednesday of each month, except October shiny geranium, shining cranesbill, shiny- when it is the Wednesday after the Annual Shiny Geranium Meeting. There is no August meeting. leaf) has found Western Oregon, and spe- cifically the Willamette Valley, with its shaded areas and wet soils, to be ideal condi- Committee Chairpersons tions to put down roots. Bus ...... Jim Northrop Climbs ...... Maryanne Reiter Shiny geranium reproduces by seed and is pollinated by insects. According to Concessions ...... Carla Cooper OSU Extension, the plant has become quite invasive in our valley and can quickly Conservation/SciEd ... K. Coots/A. Ruzicka carpet a sizable area. The seed pods burst with enough force to propel seeds 20 feet, Entertainment ...... Evelyn Nagy Extended Trips ...... Lana Lindstrom even without the aid of wind. Seeds are also spread broadly via domestic and wild Finance ...... Stewart Hoeg animals passing through the area, hiker footwear and clothing, and machinery. Once Lodge Building ...... Dave Cooper the plant is established it starts displacing other non-woody plants, overwhelming Lodge Grounds ...... John Jacobsen high-quality native habitat. Librarian/Historian ...... Lenore McManigal Membership ...... Diane Schechter You can recognize the low-growing annual by its shiny round to kidney-shaped Online ...... Wayne Deeter leaves, reddish stems, 5-petaled pink flowers, and seed capsules in the shape of a Publications ...... Lou Maenz long, pointy crane’s bill. Flowering occurs from April to July with seed maturation Publicity ...... Marci Hansen and spread generally in late June to early July. Safety ...... Lyndell Wilken Stewardship ...... Jorry Rolfe / Darko Sojak While shiny geranium is easily spread, there are things that we can do to minimize Summer Camp ...... the spread. Avoid walking through areas where you see the plant, or where it is known Summer Trips ...... Dave Cooper to grow, and stay on trails. Additionally, clean your footwear, both when entering an Trail Maintenance ...... Matt Bell area as well as when exiting. If you find small patches in your yard or on your property, Winter Trips ...... Dave Cooper hand pull or dig them out prior to seed formation, and dispose of them properly. The For additional information check with the OSU Extension Service. OBSIDIA N Bulletin © 2021 Published monthly, except August and December. Articles, story ideas, letters to the Dave Predeek and the Pisgah Native Plant Nursery editor, and other editorial submissions may (Continued from page 1) be emailed to: [email protected] Background resources: For reprint rights, contact: Most Obsidians may not be acquainted with the native plant nursery and how it The Obsidian Bulletin contributes to the trail habitats of Mt. Pisgah. The vast area, officially Howard P.O. Box 51510, Eugene, OR 97405 Buford Recreation Area (HBRA or Buford Park) is a Lane County park, but Lane County relies on two nonprofits to perform most of the natural area maintenance. Deadline for July Bulletin (Nature Conservancy adjacent 1,200 acres near the Willamette River confluence of Friday, July 2, 2021 Middle and Coast forks, is part of the GMPA or Greater Mt. Pisgah Area. For further information: www.bufordpark.org/about-the-friends/ Editorial Team For Mt. Pisgah history: www.bufordpark.org/about-mt-pisgah/history/ Writing & Editorial Staff: Janet Jacobsen, Lou Maenz Dave handed out a reprint of an article The Genesis of Buford Park from the Copy Editors: Spring, 1994 issue of the Native Plant Nursery newsletter The Rookery which he Ethel Weltman, Karen Yoerger helped start (the Buford Park website has copies of the newsletters). It concludes by Graphics Design & Desktop Publishing: saying the area is the most productive bastion of wildlife habitat in the whole Carla Cooper, Bea Fontana, Stewart Hoeg Willamette basin. 1994 Master Plan for the Area: Assembly/Mailing Team Manager: Lou Maenz (Mrs. Kienzle still lived in that house in 1994.) Assistant Manager: Nancy Raymond www.lanecounty.org/UserFiles/Servers/Server_3585797/File/Government/ Pickup Assistant: Clara Emlen County%20Departments/Public%20Works/Parks/Large%20Events%20Task% Team: Tom Adamcyk, Don Baldwin, 20Force/HBRA%20Master%20Plan%201994.pdf Clara Emlen, Yuan Hopkins, Judy Newman.

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Willamalane and Obsidian Community Hiking Program Denise Bean and Maryanne Reiter

ast summer Denise Bean, who serves as an elected official on the Willamalane Park and Recreation Dis- L trict board of directors and is also on the Obsidians’ board, helped facilitate discussions between the two organizations concerning entering into a partnership involving Willamalane’s new hiking program. Willamalane wanted to have experienced hike leaders to help plan and lead hikes. In return, the Obsidian hike leaders would promote the Obsidians with the participants. This collaboration will also provide a community marketing opportunity for the Obsidians since the Obsidian name and logo will be included on all marketing materials. The final Memorandum of Understanding was adopted by the Obsidian Board of Directors and Willamalane’s Superinten- dent in August, 2020. One of the key negotiated points in this understanding is that the Obsidian club and hike leaders and their assistants will be held harmless from all liability. Planning has been started and will include two hikes a month through October, 2021. These are introductory hikes for the new or moderately experienced hiker. The concept is that if the participants like hiking, they may progress to becoming Obsidian members. Participants sign up through the Willamalane website in the trips section. The fees are around $25 and include transportation on Willamalane’s buses, a Willamalane staff member who has a current first aid certificate, and an Obsidian hiking expert. Yes, we are part of the full experience. Two hikes were completed last year, and then the program was shut down due to COVID-19 closures. This year a group of Obsidian hike leaders met in April with Willamalane staff to choose and schedule easy-to-moderate hikes that would be a draw for patrons of Willamalane. A side fact is that almost half of people who sign up for Willamalane programs live in Eugene or surrounding areas of Springfield. We have planned eleven total hikes, from the end of May through October. We are hoping to have two Obsidians on each hike. We could use two to three additional volunteers. We also want to keep the rate of participation to only two hikes per year for any Obsidian hiking volunteer. There is no trip cost to the volunteers. If you are interested, please contact Denise Bean (your preferred email contact). Prior leading experience is not a prerequisite as each hike already has an experienced leader. Finally, this is an experiment in community partnerships. The goal of this experiment is to expand Obsidian visibility, provide more outdoor recreation to the community, and hopefully recruit more members and hike leaders to the Obsidians. The Obsidian board will evaluate whether we met our goals and whether the partnership is beneficial to the club at the end of the year. We are excited by the opportunity to partner with Willamalane and look forward to helping to provide more outdoor recrea- tional hiking to the community. A big thank you to Obsidian volunteers Denise Rubenstein, Lana Lindstrom, Maryanne Reiter, Steve Cordon, Vern Marsonette, Jorry Rolfe, Jim Northrop, Joanna Alexander, and Denise Bean.

Oregon’s Best Views: 50 Breathtaking Viewpoint Hikes Dave Cooper o you want a hike with a view? A new book by a local author has plenty of sug- D gestions. Franziska Weinheimer’s new guide Oregon’s Best Views: 50 Breathtaking Viewpoint Hikes presents hikes from around the state. Some are Obsidian standards like Four- In-One Cone and Maxwell Butte. Others range from The Matterhorn in the Wallowas to Neahkahnie Mountain on the coast. Whatever appeals to you, you’ll find maps, driving direc- tions, difficulty ratings, and descriptions of the trails and views that will reward you. You can even scan a QR code so that you can have the map on your phone. A nice follow-up to the book is a visit to the Hike Oregon website hikeoregon.net/. Many other hikes are listed here. If you want to see what some of these areas are like, check out her YouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UClmtRlQX9GvG6vQohRcRoSg Get your copy of the book here: hikeoregon.net/.../p185/oregons-best-views.html or you can get it in person at Black Sun Books in Eugene or at Oakridge Bike Shop & Willamette Mountain Mercantile.

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Personal First Aid Kits Lyndell Wilken, Safety Committee Chair

very person who participates in outdoor activities should be prepared for emergencies. Carrying a first E aid kit is a good beginning—but have you ever wondered what should go into a personal kit? The Safety Committee would like to share the following for your consideration and use. All sources that mention First Aid Kits quickly state that First Aid training is necessary to properly and fully use a kit. Training also allows assistance that goes beyond the capabili- ties of a kit. Each individual should have a kit. The kit should contain some general items and those that fit your specific needs. This kit might be small. Suggested contents are*: Tylenol, Aspirin, Advil and Benadryl Electrolyte powder or tablets Surgical Tape 2" (paper tape) Personal Meds Butterfly strips Moleskin Lip Protection Five Band-Aids 1" x 3" Duct tape wrapped on a pencil Disinfectant Pads Five Band-Aids 2" x 4" Foam Sit Upon (splint material) Insect bite treatment (optional) Protective gloves and CPR mask Triangular bandage Sunblock Emergency blanket (space) Rolled elastic bandage 3" Safety pins #3

*A list can also be found on the Obsidian website either on the Safety Page (Band-Aid icon) or in the Members Area / Documents and Forms.

The Devil’s Staircase Wilderness Upcoming hike: June 27, 2021 Jorry Rolfe ember Gordon Sayre will be leading a hike to the Dark Grove in the Devil’s Staircase Wilderness on June M 27. Gordon has visited this forest many times with Oregon Wild field coordinator Chandra LeGue, and this excursion will be his first Obsidian-led hike to this area since it was designated a Wilderness in March, 2019. Located in the heart of the southern Oregon Coast Range, the destination is remote and scenic. Hikers will be participat- ing on a slow and steady hike through a dense and spectacular landscape. The trail, at times an elk trail, passes through thick underbrush of huckleberry, rhododendron, salmon berry, and sword fern. This is habitat for spotted owl, marbled murrelet, bald eagle, black bear, cougar, and other species. You know that you have arrived at the Dark Grove when you enter a patch of old-growth trees. These woods of Douglas fir, cedar, and western hemlock have never been logged, so these ancient trees are close to 500 years old. This exceptional primary forest, so close to Eugene, remains a significant reservoir for species. We are grateful that The Devil’s Staircase Wilderness is now permanently protected—from a biological perspective as a place that is storing carbon, and for outdoor recreation. Explor- ing deep within this wilderness is a special and beautiful adven- Our destination - the Dark Grove. ture—one best guided by, and experienced and appreciated Photo by Mark Hougardy, 6/12/2016. with, an Obsidian leader. Editor’s note: Read more about the Devil’s Staircase in Gordon’s article in the April, 2019 issue of the Bulletin: www.obsidians.org/bulletin/Issues/2019_Bulletins/2019_04_Bulletin.pdf

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Macduff Mountain 90th Anniversary Upcoming: June 28, 2021: Macduff Mountain Anniversary Hike Leader: Steve Johnson 5 Miles, 1,200 ft. acduff Mountain at 5,040 feet has a spectacular view of the Three Sis- M ters peaks. The trailhead is accessed on gravel roads near Cougar Reservoir. A Bit of History: une 28, 1931: 24 Obsidians and Forest Service Personnel hiked nine long steep miles to place and dedicate a J plaque for Nelson Macduff on Macduff Mountain. The Forest Service furnished a pack horse to carry the bronze plaque and tools to mount it. The plaque read: Macduff Mountain. Named in honor of Nelson F. Macduff, Supervisor Cascade Na- tional Forest. November 1, 1919 to April 4, 1930. “The Mountains Were His Friends” This Plaque Placed by Obsidian Club of Eugene, Oregon June 28, 1931. Unfortunately, they placed it on nearby McLennen Mountain. The controversy over the name and the plaque resulted in several Bulletin articles, two columns by Doug Newman in the Register-Guard, and discussions at the Oregon Geographic Names Board. It took 61 years to set the matter straight—and the solution was convoluted: In 1992, McLennen Mountain was officially renamed Macduff Mountain, Macduff Peak became McLennan [with a corrected spelling] Mountain. The plaque was remounted and rededicated in its original location.

Back row: Dee Wright, Russell Prairie, Robert Sawyer, Bailey Castelloe, Ted Easton, Bill Parks, Smith Taylor, Magda Sorenson, Cliff Stalsberg, Perry Thompson, Harry Wright. Middle row: Louis Waldorf, Percy Brown, Henry Korn, Margaret Thompson-Benston, Hazel Stalsberg, Mabel Currin, Elizabeth McMahon, Florence Ogden-Sims, Hugh Currin, Dot Dotson. Front row: Ed Turnbull, Ruth Randall. Photo taken by Elsie McHoes-Dotson June 28, 1931.

1977: A few Obsidians accompanied Nelson’s son and grandson to scatter Nelson and his wife’s ashes. Due to time con- straints, they didn’t make it to the top, so they spread them on a high ridge nearby. Back row: Emmy Dale, Hal Busby, Marty Hathaway, Julie Greenawalt (non-member), Rick Ley (Forest Service), Lin Pierce, Bill Loy, Ewart Baldwin, Kathy Riddle, Gene Flint (Forest Service). Front row: Doug Newman, Parker Riddle, Clair Cooley, Lois Schreiner (leader), Sharon Ritchie (President). June 28, 1992. Left to right: June 28, 1992: Eleven Obsidians and Forest Service personnel drove on a Rich Romm, Chuck Gibson, Tom Rundle, Janet Jacobsen, Kathy Randall, Steve John- recently built logging road to within one mile of Macduff Mountain. The son, Holger Krentz, Ellen Johnson, Darko plaque was remounted and rededicated on the renamed mountain. Sojak. August 27, 2011: Nelson Macduff’s great grandson, Trevor Macduff, scat- June 28, 2015. tered his grandmother’s ashes on Macduff Mountain. He also left a geocache.

Steve has led this anniversary hike five times. Sign up online.

June 2021 Page 5 Mt. Pisgah Summer Solstice Hike Upcoming: Sunday, June 20 he Mt. Pisgah Sighting Pedestal is the place to be to celebrate T the summer solstice. Janet Jacobsen will be leading her 9th summer solstice trip to the summit. Sunset is at 8:58 pm. Moonrise is at 4:21 pm. Hopeful- ly the skies will be clear! For details about the 3.5-mile hike, sign up online. Peter Helzer, Bronze Sculptor Peter has given two presentations at the Obsidian Lodge about the Mt. Pisgah Sighting Pedestal—its construction, installation and features. Sym- bols that cover the pedestal depict 200 million years of Oregon’s geologic history. The bronze relief map on top points out the 360-degree topography surrounding Mt. Pisgah. Friends of Buford Park and Mt. Pisgah’s 2020 annual newsletter (The Rookery) had a feature article by Helzer where he dis- Photo by David Lodeesen, June 20, 2020. cussed his inspiration for the sculpture and its connections with Ken Kesey. The Dee Wright Observatory and columnar basalt also influenced his vision. Helzer concluded with these words: The sighting pedestal was not intended as an artistic statement. I hoped it would serve as an invitation to reflect on the dynamic and ephemeral nature of landscapes through time and space. I still remember Kesey’s words when he viewed the pedestal for the first time. He acknowledged that there would be a range of interpretations, then speaking for himself, he said, “It’s about the impermanence of life, and the infinity on either side of it.” Check out these websites to learn more about his work: petehelzer.com eugenemagazine.com/arts-entertainment/the-whimsical-sculptor

Above: Adapted from an article by Margaret Beauduy Helzer for the December, 1993 Bulletin, then reprinted in January, 2004. Margaret, paleoethnobotanist, is the wife of Peter Helzer, and assisted with the Oregon fossil records on the Sighting Pedestal. Obsidian member Dallas Cole created the sketch for the article and later did the Obsidian Spirit mural outside our Lodge. She also did the outdoor bas relief mural, The Procession, at the Graduate (Hilton) Hotel.

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UPCOMING TRIPS:

June 15–17 Blacklock Point (Backpack) Scott Hovis is leading his 12th backpack of Blacklock Point to a special remote beach campsite in the Floras Lake State Park for 13 miles of hiking. From this base camp, hikers can explore more remote areas.

Hiking on the beach. Blacklock Point 2014 trip. Photo by Lisa Grissell

June 30–July 2 Williams Lake (Backpack) Denise Bean was able to snag an overnight wilderness permit for Williams Lake, located right in the middle of the Erma Bell Lakes. It is one of the prettiest small lakes, scenic and swimmable. It has numerous flat areas surrounding the lake for tents and is below the altitude that small campfires are pro- hibited. Hopefully after all snow is gone but before the mosquitos are a swarm.

Williams Lake. Photo by Darko Sojak, July 2019.

July 11–13 Depoe Bay to Newport (Car Camp) July 25–27 Newport to Waldport (Car Camp) Aug 1–3 Waldport to Heceta Head (Ext Trip) Mark Hougardy plans to lead several sections on the Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) exploring Oregon’s dynamic edge, a resource-rich environment that has attracted explorers for centuries and into today. Enjoy nature, walk on open sands, investigate tidepools, and cross iconic bridges.

Viewpoint on Heceta Head. Photo by David Lodeesen, October 2017.

August 9–August 11 Exploring Mt. Hood (Car Camp) Leader Daphne James plans three hikes while camping at Still Creek Campground in Mt. Hood National Forest not far from the town of Govern- ment Camp. Hikes include Elk Meadows (6 miles), challenging Elk Cove trail (11 miles), Lost Lake (3.4 miles) with a swim, and ice cream at the Lodge. This is Daphne’s third trip to explore trails around the tallest peak in Oregon.

Elk Meadow—planned 2021 1st day hike. Photo by Daphne James. September 12–14 Scott Mountain Loop Trail (Backpack) Denise Bean is leading one of her favorite hikes to include camping at Tenas Lake. What a beautiful lake, easy for swimming and with many established camp sites surrounding the lake. She hopes to camp at the main lake and take days to explore the Tenas Lake trail and hike up to Scott Mountain.

Sign up online for these trips at www.obsidians.org. The last swimmer coming out of Tenas Lake. Photo by Dave Lodeesen, Aug 2019. June 2021 Page 7

TRIP REPORTS

he forecast predicted possible morning snow, T with sunny skies and calm winds by 11 am. We started Bike about one half mile from the Pioneer Gulch trailhead Trips

Three Bridges Mother’s Day May 9, 2021 Leader: Darko Sojak Bike: 13 miles, 270 ft. (Easy) ur wide-smiling group enjoyed a Mother’s Day O ride on the rural roads between Lowell, Unity and Pen- gra covered bridges. Thanks to John for sweeping. Members:

Obsidians at Pengra Covered Bridge. Photo by Laura Anderson. Joanna Alexander, John Anderson, Laura E Anderson, Steve Cordon, Gwyneth Iredale, Angie Ruzicka, Darko Sojak. Non- members: Michelle Cordon. Along the Summit Ridge. Photo by Maryanne Reiter. because of the snow-covered road. It was lightly raining and overcast when we left the cars and headed towards the mountain. The group was hopeful for the sun predicted for later in Climbs the morning. We hit snow-covered trail roughly a mile into the climb. As we got closer to tree line, it began to

Diamond Peak May 1, 2021 Leader: Trina Kanewa Climb: 8 miles, 3,750 ft. (Difficult)

She who calms the wind (Trina Kanewa). Photo by Michael Myers. Michael Meyers glissading. Photo by Juli McGlinsky. Page 8 The Obsidian Bulletin lightly snow. As we neared the top of the ridge, the snow was Hills Creek Reservoir near Sand Prairie Campground, the firm and a bit icy, so we got to put on the crampons that we Middle Fork Trail runs over 30 miles past Chuckles Spring had packed, rather than just take them for a trip up the moun- and all the way to the headwaters of the Willamette River at tain. We were all happy to have packed them! Just after stop- Timpanogas Lake. We accessed the trail at Road 2127 and ping to crampon up, Mother Nature decided to show us a lit- planned to hike 10.4 miles out and back to Road 2134. Popu- tle bit of everything! We had high winds, blowing snow, and lar for family camping, this area is typically bustling with pockets of blue sky, all at the same time. Luckily, that was activity during the hot summer months. But on a weekday short lived, and we all reached the summit at 1:00. We had a morning in April, the Middle Fork Trail is serene. Although fun run-in with a few other Obsidian members just prior to the river was billed as the main attraction, participants were getting to the summit, so we all celebrated our successes as delighted to also discover their favorite wildflowers, includ- we ate lunch, got our glissading pants on, and got ready for ing calypso orchids, yellow wood violets, and fawn lilies. The the fun part. The glissade was a blast. Everyone loved it, and only challenge of the day was an exceedingly cold, knee-high we all got back to the cars safely at 5 PM. Members: Tami creek crossing two miles into the hike. As you would expect, Darden, Juli McGlinsky, Michael Myers, Maryanne Reiter. Obsidians were up to the challenge, taking off their shoes and Nonmember: Jim Conaghan. rolling up their pants to hop across. After 4.7 miles we came to a detour that would have added mileage and taken us away

Hikes

Mountaineering Conditioning April 28, 2021 Leader: Jennifer Marlow Hike: 6 miles, 2,000 ft. (Moderate) t was another beautiful day for a training hike! I Our group started up Trail 1 at Mount Pisgah beneath clear blue skies. We completed two summits with participants carrying varying amounts of extra training weight. Our group moved at a brisk pace and enjoyed wonderful views of the surrounding valley along the way. All participants completed both summit trips. Members: Tami Darden, Trina Kanewa, Jennifer Marlow, Maryanne Reiter, Doug Sandburg, Kerry Crossing Indian Creek—Dave lends a hand to Daphne. Willhite. Nonmembers: Theo Davis. from the river. We opted to find a fine lunch and turn-around Middle Fork of the Willamette River point. The highlight of the afternoon was a break to ‘smell the April 30, 2021 roses’, feel the gentle breeze, and experience the flow of the Leader: Daphne James rushing water. Our arrival scared away a bald eagle, but after Photographer: Esme Greer settling in, we were honored to have a pair of wood ducks Hike: 10 miles, 100 ft. (Moderate) join us for a spell. One car had an added adventure on the It was a lovely spring day for our hike along the drive home when a five-foot long piece of plastic under the Middle Fork of the Willamette River. From just beyond bumper mysteriously broke and was hanging below the car. But nothing fazes Obsidians: we are resourceful, cooperative and always have our 10 essentials stashed away in our packs. So, with group effort, we were able to tie up the bumper for a cautious drive home. Members: Leah Firth, Elizabeth Grant, Esme Greer, Joel Greer, Jean Harris, David Hawkins, Daphne James, Lana Lindstrom, Terry Nelson, Jorry Rolfe, Dorothy van Winkle, Nancy Whitfield. North Bank Habitat Area May 1, 2021 Leader: Janet Jacobsen Photographer: Holger Krentz Hike: 8 miles, 1,800 ft. (Moderate) The North Bank Habitat is a 10-square-mile preserve (ranch) overlooking the North Umpqua River near Roseburg. It was a comfortable temperature to enjoy hiking the open, rolling hills that provided 360-degree, panoramic views of the North Fork of the Umpqua River and the surrounding foot- The group starts across Spring Butte Creek. hills. We took our time to enjoy the madrone trees with their

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Dead Mountain May 2, 2021 Leader & Photographer: Darko Sojak Hike: 11.3 miles, 2,787 ft. (Difficult) Accompanied by steady, light rain, we hiked Dead Mountain Trail #3566, only occasionally interrupted by swarms of mountain bikers rushing down the steep trail. The

Lunchtime atop Dead Mountain. Jonathan Jost and Doug Sandburg. switch-backing trail is framed by a variety of wildflowers, dogwood and fragrant conifers. We reached the top at 12:30 pm, when the sun shone on Oakridge below us and on the nearby mountains. After a total of 11.3 miles with a serious elevation change, our enduring group returned to the sun- bathed trailhead at 3:30 pm. Members: Jonathan Jost, Barbara Orsi, Linda Parks, Angie Ruzicka, Doug Sandburg, Gordon Sayre, Darko Sojak. Silver Falls Janet inside the madrone tree. May 3, 2021 dense drooping clusters of white flowers. The hillsides were Leader & Photographer: Steven Johnson filled with purple and white iris that seemed to compete for Hike: 8 miles, 950 ft. (Moderate) space with impressive clumps of poison oak. A vibrant pink An early morning departure with 12 Obsidian mem- flower, Hooker’s catchfly, was an unexpected show stopper. bers got us to the south parking lot of Silver Falls State Park Marguerite led a short detour on the Thistle Trail to see the and on the 8-mile loop trail before 9 am. Our record dry spectacular grove of huge madrone trees. We visited there with hikers from the Friends of the Umpqua Hiking Club. That is why the parking lot was filled with cars! We left Eu- gene at 7:45 am and completed the hike around 2:30 pm.

Denise and Lynn going down ravine to Abiqua Falls. spring didn’t diminish the beauty of the ten falls we viewed ‘First’ lunch break.. along the trail. Even tiny Frenchie Falls was active, giving us Members: Marguerite Cooney, Carla Cooper, David Cooper, a total of 11 waterfalls for our excursion through Silver Falls Nancy Hoecker, Janet Jacobsen, Holger Krentz, Rich Romm, Park. We finished the loop by 1:30 pm, when four of our Karen Yoerger. Nonmembers: George Ambrosini. group headed back to Eugene and the remaining eight

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were unanimous in our vote that Abiqua Falls was the most beautiful waterfall of the dozen we saw that day. Members: Denise Bean, Ben Brown, Sharon Bruns, Whitney Gould, Steven Johnson, Holger Krentz, Vern Marsonette, Lynn Meacham, Barbara Orsi, Kathy Randall, Jorry Rolfe, Randy Sinnott. Hendricks Park May 4, 2021 Leader: Denise Rubenstein Hike: 2 miles, 50 ft. (Easy) Really lovely stroll through the gardens—so much in bloom. We closely examined and counted the stamens in both azaleas and rhododendrons to learn the difference between them. We noted that the ‘freckles’ of color are always on the top of the blossom, and they provide a roadmap for the visiting pollinators. We had two first-timers in the group and one member of over 20 years! Members: Clara Emlen, Abiqua Falls. Patricia Esch, Yuan Hopkins, Linda Parks, Ruth Romoser, continued on to Abiqua Falls. After a 30-mile, convoluted Denise Rubenstein. Nonmembers: Jerry Pergamit, Glenna drive along country backroads, we passed the town of Scotts Dunaway, Charles Dunaway. Mills, and still had to negotiate a very steep and rough 2.5- Castle Rock via King Castle Trail mile dirt road to arrive at the trailhead. The Abiqua Falls area May 7, 2021 is owned by the Mt. Angel Abbey. The trail is a quarter-mile Leader: Karen Yoerger scramble down a steep ravine to Abiqua Creek, then another Assistant Leader: Janet Jacobsen Hike: 11.4 miles, 2,600 ft. (Difficult) Seven of us departed from Springfield at 8:00 am, in a light rain. The group maintained their good cheer throughout the day while we encountered an Oregon variety of

Jorry at Lower South Falls. quarter-mile, fairly level walk upstream to the falls. Our hike to the falls was assisted by ropes placed along the steeper parts of the trail, but still involved crawling over and under logs and large rocks. Abiqua Falls is situated in a large am- phitheater of hexagonal basalt columns, making it one of Ore- gon’s most unique and beautiful waterfalls. We followed up our adventure with dinner at a restaurant in Salem, where we Trail #4326. Photo by Darko Sojak.

June 2021 Page 11 weather conditions. But what a wonderful trail! We noted the Santiam Wagon Road / House Rock plank bridge built by the Scorpion Crew of the Cascade Vol- May 9, 2021 unteers a few years ago that lifted us out of the mud. The trail Leader: David Cooper climbed a well-graded path through deep and quiet woods of Assistant Leader & Photographer: Carla Cooper Douglas fir and western hemlock. Wildflowers in bloom in- Hike: 5.2 miles, 840 ft. (Easy) cluded calypso orchid, yellow violet, strawberry, vanilla leaf, bleeding heart, Oregon grape and dogwood. Others promised Glad that we had a relatively early start. Walked for to put on a good show later: rattlesnake plantain, pipsissewa, over a mile on this lush green trail before overtaking three queen’s cup, and white-veined wintergreen. After four miles, people. Also noticed tracks of what was probably a we crossed the road that leads to the upper trailhead and began our switch-backing climb up to the summit. The view was limited and lunch was short due to a cold wind and an approaching cloud; we counted five snowflakes and packed up. After inspecting a second viewpoint, we headed down the trail, passing through more light rain, a bit of sleet, and a

Dave Morris stepped down to get the best shot of the falls. small cougar. A few muddy spots, but the trail was in good shape and had recently been cleared of some downed trees. We explored the House Rock cave and then went on to view the falls. On our return to the cars, we met more people and wondered where they had parked. Along the shoulder of the We could see Takoda’s Restaurant from the top so we ordered lunch highway was the only place for these late starters. Members: to be delivered. Angie, Kate, Karen, Darko, Holger, and Doug. Carla Cooper, David Cooper, Caralynn Judy, Henry Judy, Photo by Janet Jacobsen. Lauren Judy, David Morris. few sunbreaks. Darko was happy to find two morel mush- Mt. Pisgah Native Plant Nursery rooms. We met our first mountain-bikers mid-afternoon, and May 10, 2021 again back at the trailhead. While stopped near Finn Rock on Leader: Janet Jacobsen the return drive, we watched a flock of bright red and yellow Assistant Leader: Dave Predeek western tanagers foraging in the bigleaf maples along the Photographer: Pat Soussan river. Back in Springfield at 4:40 pm. (Leave plenty of extra Hike: 2 miles, (Easy) driving time for McKenzie Highway trips this summer. We Reporter: Joanna Alexander had three delays each direction, for a total of 45 minutes). Members: Janet Jacobsen, Holger Krentz, Angie Ruzicka, Doug Sandburg, Kate Shapiro, Darko Sojak, Karen Yoerger.

Shotgun Creek Loop May 8, 2021 Leader: Denise Bean Hike: 5.5 miles, 670 ft. (Moderate) It was a sunny, but chilly, morning. The new meeting place for car-pooling worked great. Only one hiker had been on the trail before. We did the loop counterclockwise, which has a gentler uphill grade. The trail was in great condition. All had a good time. Members: Joanna Alexander, Denise Bean, Donna Bloomfield, Kay Coots, Whitney Gould, Nancy Hoecker, Gwyneth Iredale, Wanda Meck, Jorry Rolfe, Lisa Van Liefde.

A bed of brilliant Oregon sunshine.

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See Trip Report on page 1. Members: Joanna Alexander, Sawtooth Trail to Mt. Hardesty Margaret Essenberg, Janet Jacobsen, Dave Predeek, Jorry May 15, 2021 Rolfe, Randy Sinnott, Pat Soussan. Leader: Joel Greer May 24 , 2021 Hike: 8.4 miles, 2,550 ft. (Difficult) Leader: Clara Emlen We enjoyed warm, sunny weather for the hike from Assistant Leader: Dave Predeek just west of Mount June to the summit of Hardesty Mountain Photographer: Peg Straub via Sawtooth Ridge. Fairy slipper orchids were plentiful, and Dave Predeek agreed to lead the Native Plant Nurse- ry tour again since there were so many on the wait list for the previous tour. He correctly predicted that the Cascade lily and several yellow flowers would be in bloom. It was a wonderful walk from the north parking lot along the somewhat new path through the woods (rather than the road). Dave pointed out many plants and shared historical information as we ambled along. Black-headed grosbeaks were singing in

Hiking along Sawtooth Ridge. Many ups and downs. Photo by Joel Greer. we also saw paintbrush, flowering currant, chocolate lily, trillium, a few monkey flowers, and several other flowers that we couldn’t identify. We took a break next to Sawtooth Rock and ate lunch at the summit of Hardesty Mountain. The flat rocks and concrete pillars from the long-gone fire lookout

Paintbrush amid Oregon sunshine.

Chocolate lily. Photo by Esme Greer. Clara’s group. provided comfortable seating for lunch. Along the way, out the treetops. We thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated Dave's and back, we had views of Mount June, Bohemia Mountain, informative walk. For more information about his guided th Lookout Point Reservoir, Mt. Jefferson, Three Fingered Jack, tours of the nursery, refer to the May 10 Pisgah Native and the Three Sisters. Eleven Obsidian hikers enjoyed the up- Nursery report on the front page. Members: Clara Emlen, and-down elevation profile of this hike, and it was a good Nancy Hoecker. Barbara Orsi, Dave Predeek, Karla Rusow, workout. Members: Jan Anselmo, Marguerite Cooney, James Peg Straub. Nonmembers: Carol Babcock. June 2021 Page 13

Angie and Darko with balsamroot. Photo by Lynn Meacham.

Along Sawtooth trail with Mt. June in background. Photo by Joel Greer.

Vanilla leaf. Wild ginger (Asarum). Photo by Darko Sojak. Photo by Darko Sojak.

Lunch atop Hardesty Mountain. Photo by Jan Anselmo. Dinn, Mike Fleck, Whitney Gould, Elizabeth Grant, Esme Greer, Joel Greer, Holger Krentz, Lynn Meacham, Jorry Rolfe. Cloverpatch Trail May 16, 2021 Leader: Darko Sojak Hike: 8 miles, 1,800 ft. (Moderate) Some bad roads and a remote trailhead guaranteed a quiet day. On the solid trail through the very lush forest, we came across only two groups of mountain bikers. A small waterfall, spectacular old growth conifers, and an unbelieva- ble diversity of wildflowers enriched today’s 8-mile hike. Besides plenty of oxalis and poison oak, we enjoyed white Obsidians near huge tree. and blue irises, western columbine, wild cucumber, blue and Photo by Lynn Meacham. yellow violets, western houndstongue, blue dicks, larkspur, vanilla leaf, Oregon native western bleeding heart, skunk cab- strawberry, paintbrush, cat’s ear lily, salmonberry blossoms, bage, baby blue eyes, trillium, arrowleaf balsamroot, Oregon wild pea, calypso orchids and more. Members: Marguerite grape, Columbia lily, wild ginger, blue lupine, wood Cooney, Gwyneth Iredale, Daphne James, Lynn Meacham, Angie Ruzicka, Kate Shapiro, Darko Sojak, Karen Yoerger.

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Three Mile Lake Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte Hikes May 16, 2021 Hikes: 8.5 miles, 1,740 ft. (Moderate) Leader: Becky Lipton Leader: Tommy Young, 4/27 9 Members, 5/4 7 Members, Hike: 7 miles, 300 ft. (Moderate) 5/11 6 Members, 5/18 6 Members A lovely hike through a low coastal sand dune eco- 52nd Street / Spencer Butte Hikes system, then along the beach, and then to a fresh-water lake. We hiked back through high dunes and forest ecosystems. Hikes: 5.2 miles, 1,150 ft. (Moderate) We enjoyed interesting and unusual beach formations today Leader: Joanna Alexander, 5/5 5 Members, 1 Nonmem- during a very low tide, and a sea lion was basking on the sand ber, 5/13 6 Members, 1 Nonmember, 5/20 3 Members as we approached. Extreme dryness was observed on the Mt. Pisgah Hikes trails and in the forest ecosystem; the sand was so dry that it Hike: 4.5 miles, 1,200 ft. (Moderate) was groaning under our feet. Members: Becky Lipton, Karla Rusow. Leader: Janet Jacobsen, 4/25 5 Members

Marys Peak May 21, 2021 Leader & Photographer: Janet Jacobsen Hike: 10 miles, 2,100 ft. (Difficult) We left Target on West 11th Ave. at 8:15 and were at the North Ridge Trailhead at the end of Woods Creek Road

Western columbine along Pisgah Trail 4. Photographer Darko Sojak

Car Camp Karen Yoerger takes a closer at the paintbrush and phlox on the rock walls near the summit. Oregon Coast Trail: Baker Beach to North Jetty by 9:15. The trail switchbacks through a dense forest car- May 15, 2021 peted with oxalis, gaining 2,000 feet in 4.2 miles, to the ob- Leader: Mark Hougardy servation point parking lot. From there to the summit, the Car Camp: 7 miles, 50 ft. (Moderate) flowers stole the show—avalanche lilies, violets, larkspur, paintbrush, and phlox. It was their first hike to Marys Peak ind! Our hike along Baker Beach was beauti- for four of our group, and they said it would not be the last. W ful, if a bit windy. The wind did create numerous Even though clouds obscured the mountain views, we little sand sculptures that provided endless fascination. Later, (especially the leader) all agreed it was a wonderful day. venturing to the group campsite next to the creek at Sutton Members: Whitney Gould, Janet Jacobsen, Margot Campground, we set up our tents and rested a bit. In the late McDonnell, Barbara Orsi, Jorry Rolfe, Doug Sandburg, Ka- afternoon, we enjoyed a walk through the woods to the Hol- ren Yoerger. man Day Use Area for a view of the dunes. In the evening, the wind quieted and we enjoyed a campfire and saw the Amazon Headwaters / Spencer Butte Hikes stars. The next morning, we car-shuttled between the North Hikes: 6.2 miles, 1,530 ft. (Moderate) Jetty (Siuslaw River at Florence) and Heceta Beach County Various Leaders Park. Our beach walk was north to Sutton Creek, then south Lana Lindstrom: 4/28 15 Members, 1 Nonmember to the North Jetty. Returning to the Heceta Beach County Karen Yoerger: 5/5 11 Members Park parking area, we saw the send-off for Shawn Cheshire, a Jorry Rolfe: 5/12 13 Members blind athlete who is biking 3,800 miles to the Atlantic Ocean David Cooper: 5/26 13 Members in Virginia (shawncheshire.org/). Members: Keiko Bryan, Christiane Hougardy, Mark Hougardy, Fumiyo Tao.

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Trail Maintenance

Summit Steps & Brushing May 26, 2021 Leader: Matt Bell Photographer: Janet Jacobsen Trail Maintenance: 2 miles, 500 ft. (Moderate) or the first Wednesday evening outing of our F summer schedule, we hiked up Spencer Butte to clean the summit steps. We carried garden hoes, flat-bladed shovels, a broom, and a backpack leaf blower. Using the shovels and hoes, Janet, Jorry, and Dan made short work of breaking

Jorry and Dan worked down from the top to dig out debris, gravel. Matt is behind with the blowers. up the hard-packed dirt and grit from the steps. We used the leaf blower to ‘sweep’ the stairs clean. After the last couple of overcast days, we enjoyed clear sky, sun, and views of the snow-covered Three Sisters while we worked. Clara, as always, cleaned the trailhead steps perfectly. Members: Matt Bell, Clara Emlen, Dan Gilmore, Janet Jacobsen, Jorry Rolfe.

Matt is carrying the blower that will make cleaning the summit much easier for Jorry, Dan, and Janet. He explains to Jorry where to cut a hazelnut branch.

Jorry with a smile on the last steps! Over 120 steps! Matt wearing a mask while blowing the debris. Matt's kids might not recognize his face when he gets home.

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Lodge & Grounds Cleanup May 27, 2021 Leader: David Cooper Work Assistant Leader: John Jacobsen Work Party: (Moderate) Party What a crew! After such a long period of inactivity at the Lodge, what could there be to clean? Plenty. Dust and cob- webs for a start. We divided into area groups and got after it. From ceilings to floors, behind bookcases, counters, and win- Obsidian Grounds dows (inside and out), everything got a thorough cleaning in May 22, 2021 preparation for upcoming events. As we had hoped, there was Leader: John Jacobsen a big group of volunteers and the Lodge grounds got some WorknParty: (Moderate) extra care. Mowing, pruning, mulching, and even some dem- n the trip report for the April 1st Grounds work olition were the tasks taken on. That’s right, demolition: the I party, I wrote, “Wow, it is amazing what a dozen folks old woodshed behind the Lodge is gone. Many thanks to the can do in three hours!” You know what? Fifteen folks can do crew of 18 volunteers. Your work is much appreciated! even more! We mowed everything in sight, including the Members: Joanna Alexander, Jan Anselmo, Ben Brown, parking area and the defensible spaces above and to the south David Cooper, Kay Coots, Jane Hackett, Kathy Hoeg, Janet of the Lodge; cleared and leveled the disturbed area along the Jacobsen, John Jacobsen, Sandra Larsen, Vern Marsonette, new chain link fence; cleaned all the disturbed areas from the June Miller, Evelyn Nagy, Doug Nelson, Jim Northrop, brush hog work a couple of weeks ago; weeded, cleaned and Denise Rubenstein, Angie Ruzicka, Karen Yoerger. mulched planting beds; removed some grass from the checkermallow reserves to give them a little breathing room; and last, but most definitely not least, we removed the old entry drive gate, thanks to Brad Bennett’s and Jim Dinn’s incredi- ble efforts and problem solving. Thanks to Janet for refresh- ments. Thanks to all for the hard work and pleasant social interaction. Members: Brad Bennett, David Cooper, Diana Dinn, James Dinn, Gwyneth Iredale, Janet Jacobsen, John Jacobsen, Brenda Kameenui, Meg Kieran, Doug Nelson, Jim Northrop, Linda Parks, Angie Ruzicka, Darko Sojak, Pat Soussan. Right: Break time under cover for 18 volunteers working outside and inside on May 27. Below: (It was raining.) A relaxed and sunny break on the patio Photo by Janet Jacobsen for the grounds clean-up crew on May 22. Photo by Darko Sojak.

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MAY BOARD NOTES

May 5, 2021 server. This has been done, with Steve and John making the By Dave Cooper needed changes on our end. This seems to be working much better now. Steve has made changes to the look of the main President Maryanne Reiter called the Zoom meeting to order. web site. Board members present: Denise Bean, Dave Cooper, Marci Hansen, Dave Hawkins, Laura Osinga, Jorry Rolfe, and Safety (Lyndell Wilken): First Aid kit locations were Lyndell Wilken. Others present: Evelyn Nagy, Matt Bell, checked to see if they are all accounted for in their temporary Lana Lindstrom, Jim Northrop, Stewart Hoeg, Kay Coots, locations during the COVID emergency. AED batteries Diane Schechter, Helen Martz, Darko Sojak, Angie Ruzicka, checked. Carla Cooper, Randy Sinnott, John Jacobsen, Laura Summer Trips (Dave Cooper): April was a good month. Anderson, Janet Jacobsen. We had 29 trips, including two stewardship outings. When all The Board approved the minutes for April, 2021. is reconciled, the income from trips fees should be about $270. There is a new theme in summer trips that has generat- Treasurer’s Report (Stewart Hoeg): Stewart reviewed the ed some enthusiasm. The Eugene to PCT trail was officially year-to-date income and expenses as well as the balance opened in 1994 but was never fully completed and not all sheet. The Board approved the bills. segments of the trail are connected. However, some members COMMITTEE REPORTS are planning bike rides to fill in those gaps. Summer Trips Bus Trips (Jim Northrop): Given the higher cost of motel intends to offer a variety of outings so people can have the rooms in the week before Labor Day weekend, and the deci- chance to do all segments of the Eugene to Crest system. sion of the CDC that passengers wear masks on planes, Watch for E2C in trip names on the schedule. trains, and buses through September 13, the Bus Committee Trail Maintenance (Matt Bell): There was one outing this is undecided on going forward with the August 31 bus trip. past month in Spencer Butte Park to clear drainage, add steps We may decide to postpone the Hood River trip until next to the West Trail, and pick up litter. We all enjoyed the year. No decision has been made. weather and blooming flowers during this outing. Climbs (Maryanne Reiter): The Climbs Committee kicked OLD BUSINESS off the 2021 Season with a climb of Diamond Peak on May 2 The Board discussed current changes from the CDC and led by Trina Kanewa. Oregon Health Authority regarding vaccinated people, Lodge Grounds (John Jacobsen): 4/23 Work Party Hauled masks, and social distancing. Our COVID protocols will be my DR to the Lodge, and along with Jim Northrop pushing edited to reflect these changes. the Club’s lawnmower, we finished a long overdue mowing Denise Bean reviewed the understanding we have with of the Obsidian grounds’ tall grass prairie. Thanks to Jim for Willamalane. She has solicited leaders to accompany the park helping. Fence update: 330-foot 3-strand T-Post fence esti- district on several trips. Willamalane releases these leaders mated cost proposed to Board: $200–$300, final cost of mate- and the Obsidians from all liability. This partnership will be rials: $180. 185-foot, 6-foot high, black chain link fence reviewed to assure that it is mutually beneficial. and 14-foot entry: Final cost for Sam Tracer’s work: $1,000. Final cost for Highland Tree Service work: $750. Final cost NEW BUSINESS for CG Fence’s installation of fence and gate: $6,700. Esti- Strategic Plan Presentation: President Reiter facilitated the mating the fence projects costs was a moving target as we presentation of the Strategic Plan process, overarching goals, kept changing our thoughts on the best approach. In the end and strategies formed by the committee. The general mem- we requested, and the Board approved: up to $3,000 for wire bership will be invited to attend the June Board meeting to th boundary fence and clearing for chain link fence along 29 . hear this presentation. Whether it will be in person, on Zoom, Final cost: $1,930.23 ($180.23+ $1000 + $750) and up to or a combination is still to be determined. th $7,000 for chain link fence along 29 . Final Cost: $6,700. In Stewardship Committee Formation: One outcome of the stra- total, up to $10,000 was approved for the two fence projects tegic planning process is the formation of a new committee. and to date we have spent $8,630.23. I anticipate spending Motions were presented and approved to form the committee another $400–$500 for walk-on bark to dress up the area and accept the proposed bylaws, with Jorry Rolfe and Darko along the chain link fence before we plant the area this fall. Sojak as co-chairs and Matt Bell, Dave Cooper, Jim While the main reason for installing the chain link fence Northrop, Angie Ruzicka, and Lyndell Wilken as members. If along the front of our property is security of the Lodge, anyone else would like to serve on this committee, they may cleaning out that area and replanting along the fence will re- contact one of the co-chairs. The current Trails committee ally improve the aesthetics of the Obsidian grounds as seen th will be absorbed by this new committee. Lana Lindstrom from 29 Avenue. (Editor’s Note: See the May Bulletin for a presented a motion to add David Hawkins to the Summer more comprehensive description of the project and photos.) Camp account at Oregon Community Credit Union. The Membership (Diane Schechter): One new member, Jody Board approved the motion. Boyles, for approval. Total membership is 408. New Member approval: Jody Boyles. Online/Webmaster (Wayne Deeter): Steve contacted Datatrium regarding the errors we have been getting when ADJOURNMENT accessing the Obsidian database that they host. They suggested they would be willing to move our database to a less busy (Continued on page 19)

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OBSIDIAN CALENDAR

June 8 Tue Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte Hike M ...... Young 941-780-4156 12 Mon Three Fingered Jack Loop Hike ...... Johnson 520-2470 9 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... Gould 510-368-8941 14 Wed Fox Hollow to Spencer Butte Hike M ...... Van Liefde 949-677-1379 12 Sat E2C Lookout Reservoir / Winberry Ridge Hike M ... Cooper 868-5427 14 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... Rubenstein 248-514-5092 13 Sun E2C Alpine Trail Mid-Section Hike D ...... Sojak 799-9199 15 Thu Oregon Dunes Hike ...... Hovis 731-3412 14 Mon Newport Bayfront / Beach Hike Hike E ...... Nagy 514-4110 17 Sat Buck Bridge to Trail Bridge Reservoir Hike D ...... Bean 953-6868 15 Tue Blacklock Point BkPk M ...... Hovis 731-3412 19 Mon Chambers Lake Hike ...... Johnson 520-2470 16 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... Morray 953-5679 21 Wed Amazon Headwaters M ...... Rolfe 206-9501 16 Wed Wild Iris Ridge w/added loop Hike M ...... Van Liefde 949-677-1379 23 Fri Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise (long) Hike M ...... Jacobsen 206-1251 16 Wed South Sister Climb D ...... Reiter 521-8472 25 Sun Annual Beach Barefoot Hike Hike E ...... Sojak 799-9199 17 Thu U of O Campus Walk Hike E ...... Alexander 458-209-7798 25 Sun OCT: Newport to Waldport CarCmp M ...... Hougardy 206-9532 18 Fri Mt Thielsen Climb D ...... Hansen 360-852-2041 28 Wed Trail Maintenance TrlMnt M ...... Bell 503-884-8829 18 Fri Iron Mountain Hike M ...... Brown 214-930-6394 28 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... Gould 510-368-8941 19 Sat Middle Sister Climb D ...... Willhite 406-570-4514 20 Sun Mt Pisgah Summer Solstice Hike M ...... Jacobsen 206-1251 August 20 Sun E2C Aubrey Mountain Loop Hike M ...... Sojak 799-9199 1 Sun OCT: Waldport to Heceta Head ExtTrp M ...... Hougardy 206-9532 21 Mon Belknap Crater Hike D ...... Bean 953-6868 4 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... Miller 808-282-5201 22 Tue Blanton Ridge to Spencer Butte Hike M ...... Young 941-780-4156 9 Mon Exploring Mt. Hood hike/camp CarCmp D ...... James 683-7488 23 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... Straub 514-7298 11 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... Rubenstein 248-514-5092 23 Wed Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise Hike M ...... Jacobsen 206-1251 12 Thu Matthieu Lakes / Yapoah Crater Hike M ...... Yoerger 510-2832 25 Fri Mt Adams Climb D ...... Reiter 521-8472 17 Tue Hunts Cove Hike D ...... Cooper 868-5427 25 Fri Browder Ridge Hike M ...... Yoerger 510-2832 18 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... Rolfe 206-9501 27 Sun Devil’s Staircase / Dark Grove Hike D ...... Sayre 515-9450 21 Sat Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise (long) Hike M ...... Jacobsen 206-1251 28 Mon Macduff Mountain Hike M ...... Johnson 520-2470 23 Mon Marion Lake and Mountain Hike D ...... Bean 953-6868 30 Wed Trail Maintenance TrlMnt M ...... Bell 503-884-8829 25 Wed Trail Maintenance TrlMnt M ...... Bell 503-884-8829 30 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... M Moore 520-6946 25 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... Miller 808-282-5201 30 Wed Mt Pisgah Hike E ...... Van Liefde 949-677-1379 30 Wed Williams Lake Backpack BkPk M ...... Bean 953-6868 September 1 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... Smith 520-488-9569 July 8 Wed Tam McArthur Rim Hike M ...... Cooper 868-5427 1 Thu Horsepasture Mountain Hike E ...... Johnson 520-2470 12 Sun Tenas Lakes BkPk M ...... Bean 953-6868 3 Sat Berry Creek & beach, cleanup WrkPrty E ...... Sojak 799-9199 18 Sat Mt McLoughlin Climb D ...... Kanewa 525-1709 7 Wed Amazon Headwaters Hike M ...... Smith 520-488-9569 19 Sun Mt Pisgah Sunset/Moonrise (long) Hike M ...... Jacobsen 206-1251 8 Thu Olallie Mountain Hike M ...... Johnson 520-2470 20 Mon U of O Campus Walk Hike E ...... Alexander 458-209-7798 11 Sun OCT: Depoe Bay to Newport CarCmp M ...... Hougardy 206-9532 25 Sat National Public Lands Day TrlMnt M ...... Bell 503-884-8829 FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION about our activities, visit the Obsidian website: obsidians.org If you plan to join Obsidian trips, be prepared to abide by our protocols: COVID-19 Protocols Ridgeline Tie Trail

Welcome closed for resurfacing on weekdays. New Member! ugene Parks and Open Space seasonal staff have been E preparing the Tie Trail for a private contractor to start resurfacing the trail in June and July. The Tie Trail connects the Fox Hollow to 52nd and Jim Conaghan Willamette section of the Ridgeline Trail to the Meadow Junction before the last half mile Eugene, 97405 to the Spencer Butte summit. The Tie Trail portion will be closed Monday–Friday, 7 am– 4 pm while the crew is working, but will be open outside of those times. The trail section between Fox Hollow and the 52nd and Willamette trailhead will remain open. Matt Bell, Trail Maintenance Chair

June Board Notes (Continued from page 18) Appendix: New Stewardship Committee Bylaws A committee of three or more members that shall take charge of Obsidian planning and promoting participation in stewardship activities. The Committee shall be responsible for the following tasks: 1. Preparing a schedule of stewardship activities. 2. Maintaining a list of active stewardship partners (government agencies and nonprofit organizations), contacts and agreements. 3. Coordinating activities with partners (to jointly engage in stewardship activities). 4. Providing and publishing guidelines for project leaders and participants. 5. Cooperating with the Safety Committee, with a view toward making the projects as safe as possible. 6. Collecting Project Reports and Signup Sheets. 7. Forwarding the Project Reports to the Publications Committee and the Signup Sheets to the Historian. 8. The Chair shall report on Committee activities at the Annual Meeting and make reports at the monthly Board meetings.

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Old growth madrone. See North Bank Habitat trip on pp. 9–10. Photo by Holger Krentz.

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